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I bring stories to life through graphic design and photography. Whether it’s a magazine profile or a corporate logo, a fundraising event or an annual report, I create visuals that capture the spirit and message of the content. I’m highly collaborative and enjoy the full process—from the early brainstorming with team members to the detailed work of tweaking textures, fonts, layouts and photos to achieve just the right tone and vibe. I push the envelope by culling design from all mediums and experimenting with the latest technology, never settling for less.…I bring stories to life through graphic design and photography. Whether it’s a magazine profile or a corporate logo, a fundraising event or an annual report, I create visuals that capture the spirit and message of the content. I’m highly collaborative and enjoy the full process—from the early brainstorming with team members to the detailed work of tweaking textures, fonts, layouts and photos to achieve just the right tone and vibe. I push the envelope by culling design from all mediums and experimenting with the latest technology, never settling for less.

Cathy De La Garza

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Photographer, +2

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I bring stories to life through graphic design and photography. Whether it’s a magazine profile or a corporate logo, a fundraising event or an annual report, I create visuals that capture the spirit and message of the content. I’m highly collaborative and enjoy the full process—from the early brainstorming with team members to the detailed work of tweaking textures, fonts, layouts and photos to achieve just the right tone and vibe. I push the envelope by culling design from all mediums and experimenting with the latest technology, never settling for less.…I bring stories to life through graphic design and photography. Whether it’s a magazine profile or a corporate logo, a fundraising event or an annual report, I create visuals that capture the spirit and message of the content. I’m highly collaborative and enjoy the full process—from the early brainstorming with team members to the detailed work of tweaking textures, fonts, layouts and photos to achieve just the right tone and vibe. I push the envelope by culling design from all mediums and experimenting with the latest technology, never settling for less.

Available to hire

I bring stories to life through graphic design and photography. Whether it’s a magazine profile or a corporate logo, a fundraising event or an annual report, I create visuals that capture the spirit and message of the content.

I’m highly collaborative and enjoy the full process—from the early brainstorming with team members to the detailed work of tweaking textures, fonts, layouts and photos to achieve just the right tone and vibe. I push the envelope by culling design from all mediums and experimenting with the latest technology, never settling for less.

Skills

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Principal Designer / Photographer at CATDZIGNS

January 1, 2004 - Present

Graphic Design / Photography; logo design, business cards, brochures, t-shirt design, newsletters, simple animation. I also shoot my own photography for projects and freelance photography for portraits, events or sports.

Senior Art Director at PACE Communications

August 1, 2014 - September 1, 2022

Lead designer/Art Director on multiple client accounts, including infographics for the USAA Advice Center and Connect; produced logos, posters, event collateral; social content; collaborated on interactive illustration designs; contributed to ESG and Annual Reports; led branding for Argo Group and other clients.

Assistant Creative Director at San Antonio Business Journal

May 1, 2006 - September 1, 2014

Lead designer for publication design in a fast-paced weekly newspaper; editorial layout; cover designs; advertising design; event collateral; PowerPoint, banners, programs, postcards and t-shirts; art direction for photo shoots.

Graphic Designer at GP Blick

February 1, 2003 - August 1, 2004

Lead designer for an advertising agency. Responsible for print projects including logo design, brochure layout, menu designs. Conducted client meetings and coordinated with printers to ensure print quality.